Grant schedule is announced

Published: Sunday, February 1, 2004 at 4:30 a.m.

Last Modified: Sunday, February 1, 2004 at 12:00 a.m.

ASHEVILLE -- The Asheville Area Arts Council announces the 2004-05 General Operating Support Grant Schedule. General Operating Support (GOS) program is designed for established organizations whose programs are vital to the cultural life of the community and who have reached a size and maturity which assure their long-term viability. GOS grants are unrestricted operating support and are intended to supplement other sources of income available to the organization.

Grant funds may support administrative and program expenditures, and may not be used to fund capital expenditures.

The Grant Period is between July 1 and June 30, 2005. Funds for the program are raised through the Arts Council's annual United Arts Campaign.

Cultural organizations eligible for grant support from the Arts Council must be located in Buncombe County and incorporated as a not-for-profit corporation in the State of North Carolina with tax-exempt status from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

Public and private schools, non-profit organizations established to support school-based programs, cultural programs at colleges and universities, and arts programs produced by municipalities are not eligible for general operating support.

Although there is no specific match required, the Arts Council will generally not provide more than 25 percent of an organization's total operating budget through the General Operating Support Program.

In addition, applicants are required to meet with the interim executive director prior to submitting their application. For a complete schedule and application, visit www.ashevillearts.com or call the office at 258-0710.

<p>ASHEVILLE -- The Asheville Area Arts Council announces the 2004-05 General Operating Support Grant Schedule. General Operating Support (GOS) program is designed for established organizations whose programs are vital to the cultural life of the community and who have reached a size and maturity which assure their long-term viability. GOS grants are unrestricted operating support and are intended to supplement other sources of income available to the organization.</p><!-- Nothing to do. The paragraph has already been output --><p>Grant funds may support administrative and program expenditures, and may not be used to fund capital expenditures.</p><p>The Grant Period is between July 1 and June 30, 2005. Funds for the program are raised through the Arts Council's annual United Arts Campaign.</p><p>Cultural organizations eligible for grant support from the Arts Council must be located in Buncombe County and incorporated as a not-for-profit corporation in the State of North Carolina with tax-exempt status from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).</p><p>Public and private schools, non-profit organizations established to support school-based programs, cultural programs at colleges and universities, and arts programs produced by municipalities are not eligible for general operating support.</p><p>Although there is no specific match required, the Arts Council will generally not provide more than 25 percent of an organization's total operating budget through the General Operating Support Program.</p><p>Currently, the following organizations are GOS Recipients: Asheville Art Museum, Black Mountain Center for the Arts, Asheville Symphony Orchestra, Diana Wortham Theatre, YMI Cultural Center, Asheville Community Theatre, Asheville Choral Society, Asheville Bravo Concerts, Asheville Lyric Opera, Montford Park Players, Asheville Contemporary Dance Theatre.</p><p>The 2004-2005 General Operating Support Grant Schedule includes:<li>Tuesday, 10:30 a.m. -- Mandatory Applicant Information Meeting, Pack Place Board Room. All GOS applicants are required to attend this meeting. Guidelines and amendments will be discussed.<li>March 10 -- Deadline for GOS grant applications<li>April 19 -- Interviews with Grant Panel</p><p>In addition, applicants are required to meet with the interim executive director prior to submitting their application. For a complete schedule and application, visit www.ashevillearts.com or call the office at 258-0710.</p>